Metlen Energy and Metals is seeking an Senior Accountant to support our M Renewables Division in the UK. This position will report to the Finance Manager UK, The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for renewable energy.

Your Role Will Encompass:

• Oversee and perform day-to-day accounting activities, including raising sales invoices and processing supplier invoices.
• Supervise and support junior team members as required.
• Prepare supplier payments, monitor receipt of customer payments, and reconcile bank statements across multiple entities.
• Produce accounting analyses and reports as needed.
• Prepare revenue projections and forecast overhead expenditure when required.
• Assist the Finance Manager and Controllers with the preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Support the Finance Manager with annual audit activities.
• Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• Ensure accurate preparation of VAT, corporate tax, and other statutory returns under the guidance of the Finance Manager and external advisors.
• Contribute to the development and implementation or improvement of ERP systems at Country level (e.g. SAP, XERO) and related processes.
• Carry out other accounting duties and provide support to junior staff internal/external accountants and tax service providers) as required.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) qualification, or equivalent (ACCA/CIMA), preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• Good working knowledge of tax laws and IAS/IFRS, in particular IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 7, IAS 16, IAS 21, IAS 23, IAS 24, IAS 38, IFRS 9
• Solid accounting and tax compliance skills. (VAT, withholding tax, CIT, etc.)
• Strong financial analysis and management accounting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Experience with SAP and other accounting software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

 Benefits:

• Competitive total rewards and hybrid work environment
• Support for professional development and career building opportunities
• Cooperative, creative and innovative working environment